Devil’s Punch Bowl Loop · Expert mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness....
Transcript of Devil’s Punch Bowl Loop · Expert mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness....
Devil’s Punch Bowl Loop This ride around the iconic Devil’s Punch Bowl has the most spectacular views across open heathland. You might even come across grazing cattle and wild ponies! Legend has it that the Devil scooped up a handful of earth and hurled it at Thor, God of Thunder, the depression that remained is the Devil’s Punch Bowl.
Discover the Old Portsmouth Road, the Sailor’s Stone and the gruesome history of Gibbet Hill!
Start Point: Devil’s Punch Bowl, London Road, Hindhead, GU26 6AB or The Three Horseshoes Pub, Dyehouse Road, Thursley, Godalming GU8 6QD.
Distance: 16kmTime: Allow 2 hoursAscent: 308mOS Explorer Map: 133
Refreshments & Facilities: National Trust Servery & Café at the Devil’s Punch Bowl • local shops in Hindhead • The Three Horseshoes Pub, Thursley.
Frensham Loop
Puttenham Loop
Elstead Loop
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Terrain Moderate to Difficult
Suggested start point for loops
Puttenham Loop
Waymarker numbering (based on Dutch System)
Directional arrows
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Nearby stations
Steep incline
Toilets
Viewpoints
Pubs
Café
Ministry of Defence Land - managed access, please read the warning signs posted at entrance points and stick to rights of way
Car parks
Historic
Shipwrights Way North Downs Way National Trail
Elstead Loop
Thursley Loop
Frensham Loop
Devils Punchbowl Loop
Crossing Loops
Complete Circuit and where loops converge
Roads with higher levels of traffic
Seasonally muddy
Sandy
Byways open to all traffic
Footpath
Bridleway
Key
The Loops and Circuit
Nearby
About the Loops and Circuit Ordnance features
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© This map contains data derived in part from Ordnance Survey data © Crown Copyright and database rights 2018.
This map contains data derived in part from Ordnance Survey data © Crown Copyright and database rights 2019.
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This Surrey Hills Cycle route is designated:- Blue – Moderate
More Information: Finding the right cross-country single-track trail grade for your abilities.
You can download this cycle route & others by visiting: www.cyclesurreyhills.org
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Grade Suitable for Trail
Green – Easy Beginners in good health with basic skills. Most types of bike.
Relatively flat and wide.
Blue– Moderate Riders in good health with basic off-road riding skills and fitness. Basic mountain bikes.
Some ‘single track’ sections and small obstacles or roots and rocks.
Red – DifficultProficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness. Good mountain bikes.
Challenging climbs, tricky descents and technical features such as drop-offs and large rocks.
Black– SevereExpert mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness. Quality off-road mountain bikes.
Greater challenge and difficulty. Expect large and unavoidable features.
Mountain Biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk.
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